Side-by-side technical data
Huawei nova 16z vs vivo iQOO Z11
Comparison between Huawei nova 16z and vivo iQOO Z11: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Huawei and vivo.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | nova 16z | iQOO Z11 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.4 | 8.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.7 | 8.3 |
| Camera | 7.2 | 5.6 |
| Connectivity | 8.1 | 7.4 |
| Battery & charging | 7.4 | 7.4 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei nova 16z, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 6.0
- against Bluetooth 5.4
- Weight
- 196.5 g
- against 216.5 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 100 W
- against 90 W
vivo iQOO Z11, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 9,020 mAh
- against 6,000 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 2,407,614
- against 742,000
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 12 GB
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against OLED
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nova 16z | iQOO Z11 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Huawei Kirin 8020 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 4 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Maleoon 920 2cu | Mali-G720 MC8 |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 4.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.29 GHz | 3.4 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 742,000 | 2,407,614 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,350 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 3,570 | — |
| CPU Description | 1x2.29 GHz + 3x2.05 GHz + 4x1.3 GHz | Octa-core: 1×3.4 GHz Cortex-A725, 3×3.2 GHz Cortex-A725, 4×2.2 GHz Cortex-A725 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 16 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR5 | LPDDR5X Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v11 |
Design
| Specification | nova 16z | iQOO Z11 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue, Pink | Black, White, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 7.2 mm Best value | 8.3 mm |
| Body Width | 75.5 mm | 76.1 mm |
| Body Height | 161.8 mm | 163.7 mm |
| Weight | 196.5 g Best value | 216.5 g |
| Usable Surface | 88.6 % | 90.4 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP65 | IP68, IP69 Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | 2 m Best value | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | nova 16z | iQOO Z11 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 6,000 mAh | 9,020 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 100 W Best value | 90 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Reverse Charging, USB Power Delivery |
Display
| Specification | nova 16z | iQOO Z11 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 5,000 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ | 6.83″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,084 px | 1,260 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,412 px | 2,800 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 395 ppi | 450 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 300 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 8,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Aluminosilicate Glass, HDR Vivid, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, LTPO, 2160Hz PWM, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, SGS Certified, One Billion Colors | Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, DCI-P3, HDR, Hole-Punch Notch, LTPO, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, 10-Bit Panel, Frameless |
| Display colors | — | 1B colors |
Sensors
| Specification | nova 16z | iQOO Z11 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | nova 16z | iQOO Z11 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Cooling System | Accelerometer, Compass, Cooling System, Fingerprint Sensor, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | nova 16z | iQOO Z11 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | HarmonyOS 6 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | HarmonyOS | Android |
| OS Version | 6.1 | 16 |
Connectivity
| Specification | nova 16z | iQOO Z11 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR bands unspecified | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n39, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g Best value | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6 |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, L2HC Best value | A2DP, aptX HD, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | A-GPS, BeiDou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, NFC, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, Infrared, VoLTE, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Satellite Connectivity | Computer Sync, Infrared, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, USB Charging, USB Host, USB Host 2.0, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
Audio
| Specification | nova 16z | iQOO Z11 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, L2HC | A2DP, aptX HD, LE, Stereo Speakers |
Technical
| Specification | nova 16z | iQOO Z11 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | PKN-AL00 | V2551A |
